There are 7 ways to get from Tavistock to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
6h 47m£135–240Bus via London
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk049 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
11h 49m£39–61Bus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
10h 34m£42–75Drive 263.7 mi
- Drive from Tavistock to Canterburycar 263.7 mi
4h 51m£66–95Fly to London City Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
9h 27m£267–638Train
- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
7h 40m£135–240Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
9h 41m£243–507
Tavistock to Canterbury by bus, foot, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tavistock to Canterbury is to bus via London which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Tavistock to Canterbury is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Tavistock station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Plymouth Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Tavistock to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Canterbury West via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Tavistock and Canterbury is 315 miles. The road distance is 265.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 47m and costs £130 - £240.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Tavistock to Canterbury, including transfers.
Tavistock to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Tavistock to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 6h 47m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between Tavistock, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Canterbury West via Mayflower Street, Plymouth, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Mayflower Street, Plymouth Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 10h 34m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £400–1,100
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £350–550
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £260–750
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £200–650
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £290–800
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £150–500
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £210–390
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £210–390
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Tavistock to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Tavistock to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tavistock to Canterbury is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Tavistock to Canterbury.
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